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Em Text - A History of the Fleet Prison, London

Name: Em Text - A History of the Fleet Prison, London
Brand: Em Text
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Explore the dark and complex history of one of England's oldest and most famous institutions. A History of the Fleet Prison, London: The Anatomy of the Fleet provides a detailed look at the realities of this privately-owned debtors' prison. This work traces the institution's evolution from its medieval origins through centuries of administrative change and public scrutiny. Readers will learn about the celebrated inquiry into prison administration during the 1610s and the subsequent misuse of authority by wardens starting in the 1680s. The text examines the infamous Parliamentary inquiry of 1729, utilizing primary sources such as parliamentary reports and trial papers to reconstruct the truth behind the prison's operations. This book is an essential resource for those interested in social sciences, criminology, and the history of the English legal system. It covers the entire lifespan of the prison, concluding with its eventual closure by parliamentary legislation in 1842. Gain a deep understanding of how this notorious site functioned and its impact on London society.

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Provides a comprehensive historical timeline starting from the medieval period through the prison's closure in 1842.

Examines the specific workings of the privately-owned debtors' prison and its impact on the community.

Includes details on the 1610s inquiry regarding how the prison was administered during that era.

Analyzes the misuse of authority by prison wardens that occurred from the 1680s onward.

Uses primary source material such as trial papers and parliamentary reports to detail the 1729 inquiry.

Offers a deep look into the legislative process that led to the prison being closed by Parliament.

Product Specifications

Brand: Em Text
Format: paperback
ASIN: 0773408002
Category: Books > Subjects > Politics, Philosophy & Social Sciences > Social Sciences > Crime & Criminals > Criminology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 01 January 1996
Listed Since: 04 April 2013

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